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Jun 02

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Congress expects Trump request to cut funding already approved as big bill faces hurdles

By Lisa Desjardins, Saher Khan

As lawmakers return to Washington, they expect a rescission request from the White House to cut funding already passed by Congress. Among other cuts, President Trump’s request is expected to include the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the nonprofit through which…

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May 29

Elon Musk leaving Trump administration after efforts to slash federal budget through DOGE

By Chris Megerian, Associated Press

The billionaire entrepreneur posted Wednesday about his decision on X, his social media website. "As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President @realDonaldTrump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful…

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May 22

What to know about ‘no tax on tips,’ Trump’s tax pledge that’s in the GOP budget bill

By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press

The proposal has widespread support from the public, but many critics say it would come with an enormous cost to the government while doing little to help the workers who need it most.

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May 06

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GOP Rep. Malliotakis on breaking with her party and taking a stand against Medicaid cuts

By Geoff Bennett, Kyle Midura

A dozen House Republicans wrote a letter to House leadership last month voicing opposition to potential Medicaid cuts. They say they support what they call "targeted reforms," but will not back "any reduction in Medicaid coverage for vulnerable populations." New…

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May 02

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Unpacking Trump’s budget proposal and where he wants to cut billions in spending

By Laura Barrón-López, Doug Adams, Ali Schmitz

The White House unveiled a budget proposal that would cut billions from non-defense programs across the government. President Trump's $163 billion in spending cuts would hit health, housing, education and climate programs. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López discussed more with…

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Apr 11

After intense negotiations, GOP leaders passed a budget plan. Now the hard part begins

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

They'll seek to craft a final bill with enough spending cuts to satisfy those on the right while not jeopardizing the reelection prospects of more vulnerable lawmakers whose constituents rely on key safety net programs such as Medicaid and nutritional…

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Apr 10

House GOP approves framework for Trump’s big budget bill after intense talks win over GOP holdouts

By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press

Johnson worked into the night to satisfy conservative lawmakers who refused to support the plan. He and Senate Majority Leader John Thune assured conservatives they were on track seeking as much as $1.5 trillion in cuts.

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Apr 10

WATCH: Johnson vows to try again after GOP holdouts block Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ budget bill

By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press

Johnson vows to try again to pass the Republican budget framework after abruptly postponing Wednesday's vote.

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Mar 14

WATCH: Senate passes Republican funding bill hours before shutdown deadline

By Kevin Freking, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

The Senate passed a six-month spending bill on Friday hours before a government shutdown, overcoming sharp Democratic opposition to the measure and sending it to President Donald Trump to be signed into law.

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Mar 13

WATCH: Senate considers GOP funding bill as government shutdown deadline draws near

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer relented Thursday rather than risk a government shutdown, announcing he's ready to start the process of considering a Republican-led government funding bill that has fiercely divided Democrats under pressure to impose limits on the Trump…

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